Consumer Finance & Spending Mood: An AP-NORC poll finds Americans’ approval of Trump’s immigration performance is slipping, with 39% approving overall and about half saying he’s “gone too far” on deportations. Travel Disruption: The State Department warns Americans in the Middle East to be ready to leave as airlines adjust schedules and routes. Retail & Groceries: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolls out city-owned grocery stores with a core basket priced 30% below typical retail, drawing grocer backlash. Auto & Consumer Demand: Stellantis reports Q2 profit of about $343M, with North America revenue up 32%, while the broader market remains uneven. Food Safety: New recalls and food-safety alerts include a large Ukrop’s baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler recall over metal sliver concerns, plus listeria-related chicken salad and bacon recall items. Energy & Inputs: U.S. refiners post record profits amid a global fuel crunch, while helium supply disruptions tied to Middle East turmoil highlight how scarce inputs can ripple into consumer-facing industries. Tech & Payments: Meta’s ad engine growth is driving fresh Wall Street buy calls after a messy quarter, and American Express points to younger card signups and cashless spending momentum. Health & Nutrition: Coverage urges shoppers to read nutritional labels and highlights a VA trial testing GLP-1 drugs for veterans with alcohol use disorder. Investing Buzz: Buffett-style advice keeps resurfacing—buy low-cost S&P 500 exposure—alongside renewed chatter about AI spending risks.